Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 6468012 (Grade 161)

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Elgin Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewels 41.1mm

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Access Date: November 23, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 161

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	6468012
Grade:	161
Model:	7
Class:	37
Estimated Production Year:	1896
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production:	4,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Train Material:	Gold
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class F
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2543.161G1.16S439.167M5.O514.P834.17J83
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.457
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	12.04
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	4.60
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.008%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	24 (2.40%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 161

Target Profile: 16S-M7-17J-ONP-APTI

Elgin Grade 161 (All Variations): 4,000 ETP

16S: 4,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 161

16S-M7: 4,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 161, Model 7

16S-M7-17J: 4,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 161, Model 7, 17 Jewels

16S-M7-17J-ONP: 4,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 161, Model 7, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M7-17J-ONP-APTI: 4,000 100.00%

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